When you hear the phrase “menu innovation,” what feelings come to mind? Hesitation? Inspiration? Or maybe a mix of both? Trying to keep your menu interesting on top of all your other responsibilities might feel like an unnecessary challenge, but it doesn’t need to be completely overwhelming—and the results of being a bit more innovative with your food will pay off in the long run.

In “Creating Your Star Menu: From Inspiration to Innovation,” a new SN Plus article, you’ll hear how one school nutrition director approaches menu innovation strategically to keep her program’s menus fresh without overwhelming staff. Learn how to introduce new recipes to staff and students successfully, where to look for new menu ideas, and get inspired by some of the most creative and popular items on their menu—from pulled pork with homemade mac and cheese to build-your-own ramen bars, and much more.

Click here to read the article, and check out the SN Plus archives in SNA’s online Resource Library for more strategies and solutions in K-12 foodservice.

School Nutrition thanks Ferrero Foodservice for its generous support in making this article available.

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